The position of Speaker of the House has seen its fair share of turbulence not just in recent weeks, but in recent years. Whether it is John Boehner’s 2015 resignation, Paul Ryan’s 2018 decision not to seek reelection, or Kevin McCarthy’s 2023 removal, instability has been the theme.
But there’s one recent Speaker whose experience in the position was radically different: Nancy Pelosi’s tenure as Speaker was not only stable, but she was also able to leave her mark on American p...